In 2005, as a
true freshman at
Syracuse University, Jones was
redshirted. Jones played more regularly in 2006. In a 34–14 win over
Miami (Ohio), Jones
sacked their quarterback,
Daniel Raudabaugh, for a loss of seven yards. On November 11, 2006, in a game at
Raymond James Stadium home of the
South Florida Bulls, Jones recovered the first
fumble of his collegiate career. As of October 21, 2007, Jones had five tackles for a loss. As of November 2, Jones had 14.5 tackles after the ball carrier crossed the line of scrimmage. In the beginning of the second half against
South Florida on November 11, Jones injured his ankle on a chop block. On November 17, Jones was held out of the game against
Connecticut and according to coach
Greg Robinson the decision came because, "Arthur has been too good of a football player for us to risk putting him out there and really getting him hurt." For the season, he played in every game but the Connecticut game and was named second-team All-
Big East. His season high in tackles came against
Iowa when he had nine. After one month, Jones had four sacks to be one of the leaders for the Orange. After the
2008 season, Jones was named to the first-team All-Big East Conference and was an
All-America candidate. Jones was one of only 10 players on the team to start every game. His season high in tackles came against
Rutgers when he had eight. Following Syracuse's upset win over
Notre Dame he was named Big East Defensive Player of the Week and was also awarded an
ESPN Helmet Sticker for his performance. He ranks sixth on the Orange career record list for tackles for loss. In 2009, Jones missed three games, playing in nine and made 19 tackles (7 for losses) and 1.5 sacks and recovered 2 fumbles and was named first-team All-Big East for the second consecutive season. ==Professional career==